UN Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a stark warning about intensifying clashes between Israel and Yemen's Houthi forces, calling for immediate de-escalation. The conflict took a deadly turn this week with drone strikes and retaliatory bombings killing civilians – including children – and injuring over 170 people combined.
Week of Violence Sparks Global Concern
A Houthi drone attack on Israel's Eilat City Wednesday left 20 injured, followed by Israeli airstrikes on Yemen's capital Sanaa Thursday that killed nine. "Civilians are paying the highest price," UN spokesman Stéphane Dujarric stated, emphasizing Guterres' demand for all parties to follow international law.
Diplomatic Pressure Mounts
With regional tensions at boiling point 🌡️, the UN chief urged maximum restraint: "Every explosion risks triggering wider chaos." Analysts fear the conflict could spill into crucial Red Sea shipping routes, potentially impacting global trade.
As night fell Saturday, world leaders scrambled to prevent another Middle East flashpoint. For now, the question remains: Can diplomacy outpace the drumbeat of war? 🕊️
